"SUNTOP" Backcountry Maintenance Series
NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED. COME ONE, COME ALL!!
Help us fix up "The Classics" during our backcountry maintenance series!!
Suntop is a historical trail dating back to the 1930's. With a fire lookout At 5280' you'll see why its a Washington gem!!
DETAILS
We will meet at the Ranger Creek Campground at 9am on Saturday October 19th. Bring a bike.
A NW Forest day pass or America the Beautiful pass is required for the various nearby trail heads. (Discover pass is NOT valid)
There is very limited cell service in the valley. Please make sure you have directions downloaded before leaving the Enumclaw area.
There are several campgrounds in the area and a small amount of dispersed sites as well. The Dalles and Ranger Creek are the closest campgrounds. Ranger Creek is a 5 dollar fee site with a vault toilet and NO potable water.
Maintenance work
General trail clearing is on the agenda. Brush cutters, hand saws, loppers and debris rakes will be on hand and very useful.
What should you bring?
- Food and plenty of water.
- Work boots or tough hiking boots (sturdy footwear)
- Weather appropriate clothing. Check the forecast before heading out.
- Safety glasses and work gloves.
- Maybe a change of clothes after a fun filled day!
- Bike for a shuttle lap at the end of the work party!
Planning Information
Get ready for a great day outside! Pack for the weather - sunscreen/sunglasses or rain gear and warm layers as appropriate.
The forest requires you to be prepared. BUGS BEES BEARS ? Bug spray? Epipen? Bear spray?
What it Takes to Do This Work Party
- No experience is necessary—just bring a great attitude for working with a team! Evergreen provides the training and tools you need
- Expect to be physically active at your own pace for up to 6 hours on uneven terrain
What to Wear
- Boots
- Long pants
- Work gloves
- Long-sleeved shirt recommended
- Eye protection recommended (glasses, sunglasses or safety glasses)
Extra Info
Meet at Ranger Creek Campground area. I will drive volunteers, ride gear, work gear, tools and bikes up to the Suntop work site. After the work, the party will get dropped off at the top and folks will ride back to the cars. Bike is NOT required. My truck will bring work gear/volunteers back to the vehicles at the end of the day.
Some folks may be asked to drive up a gravel road to the work site if needed. The drive up does NOT require a high clearance vehicle, a snorkel or a "wittle wadder". The road is in pretty good shape other than a couple potholes near the bottom.
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